Spice Route Chakalaka 2023
R250.00 Member priceR200.00
Spice Route Chakalaka 2023 is a bold and layered Swartland red blend bursting with dark berries, spice, and savoury depth. Rich, expressive, and proudly South African.
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Tasting Notes
Deep aromas of dark berries, black tea, and a touch of cocoa rise from the glass with subtle sweet oak. The palate shows lively cranberry and red berry fruit layered with warm cinnamon and clove. Fresh tannins bring structure, while the finish stays velvety, bold, and beautifully complex.
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Spice Route Chakalaka 2023 captures the spirit of the Swartland in one expressive blend. Inspired by the famous South African spice mix, this wine brings together multiple varieties to create a bold yet balanced red full of character and flavour.
The blend combines Carignan, Shiraz, Grenache Noir, Tannat, Mourvèdre, and Durif from unirrigated bush vines planted in deep Koffieklip and Oakleaf soils. The cellar team hand-harvests the grapes and ferments them in open concrete fermenters with regular manual punch-downs. Each component matures in seasoned French and American oak for 12 months before blending, followed by further ageing in barrel to build depth and harmony.
Rich, spicy, and packed with personality, this wine pairs beautifully with slow-cooked lamb, hearty stews, cassoulet, or roasted vegetables. A true Swartland blend that rewards every glass